Understanding Sleep Apnea and Its Impact

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), can lead to daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and even accidents due to poor sleep quality.
In the Philippines, awareness of sleep apnea has been growing, but many patients delay testing due to cost concerns and limited access to specialized equipment.

What Is a Polysomnography (PSG) Test?

A Polysomnography (PSG) test, also known as a sleep study, is the gold standard diagnostic test for sleep apnea. During PSG, multiple physiological parameters are monitored overnight, including:

  • Brain waves (EEG)
  • Muscle activity (EMG)
  • Eye movements (EOG)
  • Breathing patterns and oxygen levels
  • Heart rhythm (ECG)

This comprehensive test helps doctors confirm a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and determine its severity.

PhilHealth’s New Case Rate: ₱21,060

Good news for patients: PhilHealth has officially included PSG for sleep apnea in its medical case rate package.
Case Rate Amount: ₱21,060
Health Facility Fee: ₱14,742
Professional Fee: ₱6,318

This means Filipino patients can now undergo PSG testing in accredited hospitals and have a significant portion of the cost covered, making sleep apnea diagnosis more accessible.

Reference: PhilHealth Circular 2024-0037 Annex A

 Why This Matters for Hospitals and Clinics

The inclusion of PSG in PhilHealth case rates creates opportunities for Pulmonology, ENT, and Sleep Centers to:

  • Expand patient services in sleep medicine

  • Improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes

  • Increase hospital revenues with PhilHealth reimbursements

  • Align with the Department of Health’s Resource Stratified Framework (RSF), which identifies PSG as essential for Pulmonary and ENT specialty centers

How Praxismed Supports Sleep Medicine

As a trusted medical equipment distributor in the Philippines, Praxismed Technologies Inc. provides advanced Polysomnography (PSG) systems designed for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use.

Our PSG portfolio includes:

  • Portable PSG devices for flexibility in different settings

  • Comprehensive sleep lab systems with video monitoring

  • After-sales service, preventive maintenance, and user training to ensure long-term value

We help hospitals and clinics set up or expand their sleep labs, train their staff, and maximize the benefits of PhilHealth’s PSG coverage.

Conclusion

With PhilHealth’s ₱21,060 PSG case rate, more Filipinos can now access sleep apnea testing and treatment. For hospitals and clinics, this is the right time to invest in PSG systems and strengthen their Pulmonology, ENT, and Sleep Medicine services.

Ready to set up or expand your Sleep Lab?
Contact Praxismed Technologies Inc. today to learn more about our Polysomnography systems and how we can help your hospital deliver world-class sleep medicine services.